The Workplace of the Particular Prosecutor (OSP) has warned that former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta will likely be positioned on its wished listing once more if he fails to seem earlier than the workplace on 2nd June.
This follows a lawsuit filed by Mr Ofori-Atta in opposition to the OSP, arguing that the preliminary declaration violated his repute and private rights.
The lawsuit, lodged on the Accra Excessive Court docket on thirteenth March, seeks compensation and a ruling that the OSP infringed upon his elementary human rights.
In the meantime, in its newest assertion acknowledging the lawsuit, the OSP has reiterated its warning that the previous minister should adjust to the stipulated date or danger being re-entered on the wished listing.
The assertion famous:
Mr Ofori-Atta formally requested the OSP to take away his identify from the OSP’s listing of wished individuals, assuring the OSP that he would make himself out there for questioning on a particular date
The OSP, in good religion and based mostly on Mr Ofori-Atta’s assurance, granted his request and eliminated his identify from the OSP’s listing of wished individuals, pending his private attendance on the OSP on the agreed date.
It added:
If Mr Ofori-Atta fails to attend the OSP on the scheduled date, he shall be re-entered on the OSP’s listing of wished individuals, and the OSP shall contemplate him a fugitive from justice. Consequently, the OSP will provoke the issuance of an Interpol Crimson Discover in his regard and start extradition proceedings in any jurisdiction the place he could also be discovered.
The OSP’s assertion concluded by affirming its unwavering dedication to implementing the legislation and guaranteeing that Mr Ofori-Atta solutions for his actions.
Background
It is going to be recalled that at a press convention on Wednesday, twelfth February 2025, Particular Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng declared Mr Ofori-Atta wished for corruption and associated offences linked to 5 questionable offers underneath the earlier administration.
Mr Ofori-Atta was accused of inflicting monetary loss to the state in 5 high-profile instances, together with the controversial Nationwide Cathedral challenge, the ambulance spare elements deal, the GRA-SML contract, and the termination of a distribution loss discount and community enchancment challenge contract between ECG and Beijing Expertise.
Nonetheless, on 18th February 2025, he was faraway from the wished listing after the OSP confirmed receipt of a letter from Mr Ofori-Atta’s attorneys, assuring his voluntary return.
